The Boston Police Department has been historically known for refusing to provide the public with officer’s body camera footage, or in reality any form of documents or images that are considered public record. In order […]
Category: Opinion
EXCLUSIVE: Top Cop Makes Waves Downsizing Specialized Units and Launching Specially Trained Officers Back onto Patrol Less Than a Week After Appointment
In a shocking first move, Live Boston has obtained copies of orders from the newly appointed Boston Police Commissioner, Michael Cox, which list over two dozen officers who are being launched from specialized units back […]
EXCLUSIVE: New BWC Footage Shows the Hate and Violence Officers Face Daily at the Hands of Boston’s Youth
“Bitch, I’m just letting you know I’m going to fucking kill you!” Lina Seiffulah of Roxbury, said to officers as they removed her from the back of a police cruiser at the local Dorchester district […]
“Without Sources We are Nothing” – Reporter’s Privilege Must Be Protected at all Costs
On September 8, 1982, Paul Corsetti, a Boston Herald reporter, walked out of the Middlesex County jail after the State Executive Council voted to allow Governor Edward J. King to commute the 33-year-old reporter’s 90-day […]
Non-Pursuit Policy Allows Armed Criminals to Flee Without Consequence
Overnight, at approximately 23:30 hours, Boston Police responded to the area of 45 Woodbole Ave for reports of a large group fighting and the possible presences of a firearm. When Officers from District B-3 arrived […]
When Crime Strikes in White Neighborhoods, The News Begins to Care
The following was written by Live Boston’s Executive Director Cam Goggins. The opinions included in this letter do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Live Boston and it’s staff as a whole. Over the last […]
An Open Letter to Larry Calderone and the BPPA Leadership
This letter was submitted by an active member of the Boston Police Department who was verified by our staff, however it has been published anonymously out of fears of retribution from the Department, City Hall […]
Sonia’s Anti-Police B.S. Is So Last Year
With Charlie Baker washing his hands of the mess he made in Massachusetts, a number of people are entering the race to become the next Governor – including a second-rate lawmaker who’s hitching her wagon […]
Vaccine Mandate is Proof Governor Charlie Baker Doesn’t Care About Public Safety
The following is an opinion piece written by Live Boston Senior Contributor Mike Saccone. The words of this article do not necessarily represents the stance of our organization. Public safety no longer appears to be […]
Officer Kurt Stokinger Speaks Out About Grant Headley, the Man Who Tried to Kill Him
The following was written by Officer Kurt Stokinger who has been on the Boston Police Department for about 15-years, is a father of two and is the Officer who was shot in the line of […]
Dennis White Out as Commissioner, Acting Mayor Runs From Questions
At approximately 03:15 Monday afternoon, the City of Boston’s Acting Mayor, Kim Janey, announced that she had made the decision to terminate current Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White earlier this morning following the hearing and […]
Did She or Didn’t She; Fake Rollins Tweet Causes Social Media Eruption
A tweet allegedly sent from the account of District Attorney Rachel Rollins has gone viral over the past 24-hours regarding the pending charges of Boston Police Officers for an incident with a naked homeless man. […]
Mass Bail Fund Under Scrutiny Again After Questionable Release of Woman Who Abandoned Newborn in Trash Can
The Massachusetts Bail Fund, an organization known for their motto of “Free Them All” and infamous past scandals including the posting of bail for many violent criminals and sex offenders, has done it again. They […]
RE: The Schools vs The Police
This open letter was submitted by an active Boston School Police Officer in response to our piece published on March 4th, the identity of the author is withheld for their own protection due to fears […]
The Fate of The Boston School Police Remains in Limbo as BPS and Teachers Union Continue Attempts to Dismantle
The Boston School Police dates back to 1978 as a supportive tool that was created to provide a safe learning environment for the students of the Boston Public Schools and their staff. At one point, […]